Name: Medusa
Address: Sydney, AU

Medusa, SydneyMedusa in Sydney, Australia has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 169 hotels we score in Sydney. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 4.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 4.0, Agoda 3.7.Medusa is a four-star boutique hotel at 267 Darlinghurst Road in Sydney's Darlinghurst district, set in a converted Victorian Italianate terrace dating from 1875. It opened in 1998 and offers 18 rooms and suites that pair the heritage building with contemporary interiors. Rooms are air-conditioned, with flat-screen televisions, private bathrooms and kitchenettes with coffee facilities. Facilities include a lobby with a fireplace and a small spa. The hotel sits in a quiet pocket between the Kings Cross and Oxford Street nightlife areas, and Hyde Park, Circular Quay, the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Central Station are all within a five-minute drive. It suits travellers who want a residential, private base near cafés and bars; there is no on-site restaurant.What stands out

Comfortable, well-appointed rooms

Stylish decor in a historic building

Friendly, helpful staff

Quiet spot near bars and restaurants

Watch out for

No restaurant, bar or lounge on site

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